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H. L. Mencken

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One horse-laugh is worth ten thousand syllogisms. It is not only more effective; it is also vastly more intelligent.

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Catnip for Arrogant Politicians
SharingArkansas Sen. Alan Clark pretends that his bill, Senate Joint …
The Oklahoma Three, Free at Last
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A Wall of Separation
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Good and Bad News
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Pension Quake Prevention
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A Truce
December 24, 2024
A bloody war’s unscheduled intermission.Read More »
The Biggest Gift of All
December 23, 2024
Paul Jacob celebrates the smaller size of a present under …Read More »
Trump Ponders Privatizing Post Office
December 20, 2024
Paul Jacob sees difficulties in unloading America’s cherished/despised institution.Read More »
Only a Test?
December 19, 2024
Paul Jacob on another thing we can fail at.Read More »
Precogs in the Machine
December 18, 2024
Paul Jacob on a win against precog policing in Florida.Read More »

Green Politicians and Ham
SharingDear Reader: This “BEST of Common Sense” comment originally aired …
Term Limits for the Memories
SharingOpponents say term limits destroy “institutional knowledge.” Imagine legislatures where unsophisticated …
Wow, This Job Is Tough
SharingIt’s a dirty job, kicking voters in the teeth. But somebody’s …
No a la Reelección
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People With Influence?
SharingLate summer primaries, then September primaries — before you know it, November’s …

Memed Into the Public Domain?
SharingWhen the definitive history of the 2016 presidential election is …
The Rank Reality of Math
SharingU.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R‑Maine) doesn’t like Ranked Choice Voting. Last …
Evergreen State Blues
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Il Duce Cuomo
SharingA federal judge has ruled that the National Rifle Association …
I Am Hong Kong
Sharing“I love my students so much,” a protesting teacher in Hong …

What He Says and What He Means
A handy reference chart.
A simple question…
Government is a dangerous servant… as the American left has recently discovered. …
Over-Feed At Your Own Risk!
Caution: Do Not Over-Feed Government! Get a high-resolution screensaver of this image. …
Herbert Spencer: Fools and Folly
“The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of …
Equality vs. Freedom
“A society that puts equality — in the sense of equality of …